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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,969.10, 8,950.60 and 2,268.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,969.10, 8,950.60 and 2,268.53 is: 3,401.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,969.10 : 8,950.60 = 2,268.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,969.10/8,950.60 = 2,268.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,969.10x = 8,950.60 × 2,268.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,969.10x = 20,304,704.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,304,704.62/5,969.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,401.64

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